Confession: I’m not a dinner and a movie kind of gal when it comes to a date night. So when I found out there was a Locks of Love Bridge in Hell, Michigan, I had to plan a visit! My husband has grown used to my out-of-the-box date nights and thankfully goes along for the ride {rolling his eyes the entire time I’m sure}.

We decided to venture out to Hell one chilly yet beautiful eve for dinner and a walk. Hell is located between Brighton and Ann Arbor, and is just a cheesy yet awesome touristy place to visit — even when it is slightly frozen over 😉

The Hell Hole Diner is a PG-rated mom and pop kinda spot with a full bar and delicious burgers and pasties. It was exactly the type of low-key, low-cost adventure we were seeking. We also love visiting the Hell Saloon and people watching because it’s a popular spot for bikers and has a really fun PG-13 atmosphere.

After we finished filling our stomachs, we decided to visit Screams, a tourist ice cream shop that is super fun to look around in. I asked the nice lady how the Locks of Love Bridge worked, and she lit right up and told us about our options.

Since we are coming up on our 10 year anniversary of marriage in June, it just felt right to spurge on a lock and play along with the legend. I adore my hubby, so 10 years of HEAVEN is more accurate, but believe me — you don’t get to 10 years of wedded bliss without a wicked sense of humor!

We were thrilled to see that starting at just $7.95, you can lock up your love for all eternity with other damned lovers. Sold.

How cool is the lock, too? It’s clearly handmade and as funky as they come. The staff will even give you a Sharpie should you want to write your names on it.

Additionally, when you purchase a lock, you will receive a certificate as well. I mean, it’s OFFICIAL, guys….and even has the Hell-tastic burnt edges to prove it.

Everything in Hell is done with fantastic touches…If you pay cash {which you should, otherwise you will get a 3% credit card fee}, they will even give you change with a $2 bill and a stamp saying its been to Hell.

It’s these little silly touches that keep me coming back for more!

After you’re done with the paperwork, you can travel outside behind Screams until you see the little Hell Chapel. Just across the way, near the damn, there is a lock bridge, mimicking the awesome bridges you can find across Europe.

Unfortunately it’s not literally on a bridge — it’s a replica — but it’s just as fun and won’t damage any infrastructure.

We had fun checking out all the other locks {you are welcome to bring your own too!}, and found a spot to seal the deal.

Just remember to make sure you throw away your key, whether it’s in the river or elsewhere…Or else the deal is NOT legit…allegedly.

So in went our key…Right into the Hell Creek River. Guess our love is in it for the long haul.

Overall, this made for a helluva memorable date night, and we may have to make a tradition of it every few years or so.

If you aren’t local to Michigan, you can still purchase a lock and have them send you a photo, just visit this website.

What is your favorite spot for a truly unique date night?

More things to do in Hell, Michigan can be found HERE and plenty more date ideas for SE Michigan are HERE!

Visiting Hell, Michigan has been on my bucket list for a long time. I mean, who doesn’t want to say they’ve been to Hell? Any place with a good sense of humor has my vote for a great tourist destination!

So, I packed up the kids for a visit, and in the very least, to get some delicious ice cream on a hot day.

If you aren’t familiar, the village of Hell, Michigan is located between Livingston and Washtenaw Counties, just outside Pinckney. Despite the name, the area is actually quite scenic. The winding roads to get there are beautiful and full of cute houses and barns that belong in country magazines.

I was solo parenting on our trip, so we picnicked and skipped the Hell Hole Bar and Hell Saloon, but I made a mental note to visit for a fall date night. I’ve heard they have fantastic burgers and pasties.

Funny enough, my kids aren’t familiar with Hell {as in, opposite of heaven}, so they just thought we were in a Halloween town. They love all things creepy, so it was pretty magical for them. I am sure when they are older and a little more rebellious they will love saying that they were able to visit Hell 😉

I chuckled seeing my little devils intrigued by all the silly things. Some of it was a little too fitting 😉

The main attraction in Hell is definitely Screams — and it’s probably one of the best touristy things you can do in Michigan.

Nothing is taken too seriously in Hell, and we had fun checking out the fun souvenirs and grabbing an ice cream.

Heading into Screams, the kids loved the “lil’ devils” door entrance. All the small touches around Hell made us smile.

There was so much to look at…and even the ice cream toppings were served in an open casket.

TIP: They even have a “Gravedigger” sundae that, if you finish, you get a death certificate.

We had way too many laughs looking at the merchandise {again, my kids love all things creepy}, and my day was totally made when the ice cream workers told me to have “a hell of a day,” and handed me a $2 bill with a Hell stamp. What an awesome, memorable touch!

Screams is also popular for postcards — in which they singe every one with fire — and for their “Mayor of Hell,” which would be the perfect gift idea for those with a dark sense of humor 😉

There were creepy yet kitschy touches everywhere, and we had fun exploring. Bonus? The ice cream was realllly good!

In back of Screams is a putt-putt golf course. We skipped it due to the heat and lack of shade, but it looked like fun — especially since you can go for FREE by printing off this coupon. Otherwise, it’s $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under and free for children under 4.

Additionally, in the area behind Screams, there are additional cut-outs for photo-ops, a little chapel, a locks of love bridge {you can buy locks in the shop}, and a damn.

…Because it’s not Hell without a damn, right? The kids got in the water because that’s what my kids do, and I didn’t see any signs saying not to. They had fun exploring and throwing rocks. It was a pretty area to explore some nature.

Overall, we cannot wait to visit Hell again, and maybe do some canoeing next time. It’s definitely worth a Sunday drive around Halloween or to stop by when you are near the Ann Arbor / Livingston County area.